宁德时代退出！

Group 1 - The Finnish government announced on September 1 that it has agreed to acquire a 20.6% stake in Valmet Automotive from CATL, with an injection of approximately €35 million, resulting in the government holding 79% and Pontos 21% of Valmet Automotive [1] - The decision for CATL to exit Valmet Automotive was influenced by lower-than-expected electrification progress and a downturn in the European automotive market, leading to a decline in orders for Valmet in recent years [1] - Valmet Automotive, established in 1968, has produced around 1.8 million vehicles and has collaborated with renowned brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Saab, and Porsche [3] Group 2 - Valmet Automotive operates three main business lines: Vehicle Contract Manufacturing (VCM), Electric Vehicle Systems (EVS), and Roof and Sports Systems (RKS), covering the entire process from concept to product development and mass production [3] - The company recognized the necessity and opportunities in the electric vehicle sector early on, launching its first fully electric vehicle, Think City, in 2009 [3] - In 2017, CATL invested €30 million in Valmet, and by 2019, Valmet began large-scale production of battery systems in Salo, becoming a leading independent battery system manufacturer [2][3]